22-year-old Andy Galata has huge blisters on his feet. Galata, relieved to reach Santa Rosa County and into the family of Al and Sally Melvin, is on his way home. He says he is on a mission. Coveri…
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Speak Out – July 27, 2013
Monday — 7:28 p.m.
Hi, this is Ray. And this is to the person driving the white SUV northbound on Avalon on Monday the 22 around 7:15 p.m. When you're diving in excess of the speed limit, especi…
Speak Out – July 24, 2013
Friday — 4:24 p.m.
This is Mary, a concerned citizen. The president, and I only refer to him as his title in respect of the highest officer of the United States.
He just stated on the news th…
Speak Out – August 3, 2013
Tuesday — 8:00 a.m.
Hello, this is Bob. I keep getting requests in the mail from the republican national committee for donations. Yes, I'm a registered republican, but I'm tired and fed up with …
Speak Out – July 31, 2013
Saturday — 11:32 a.m.
Yeah, I would just like to say thank you to the Mayor for looking into this log truck situation. They're very dangerous. They travel through our county because the DOT watc…
Speak Out – July 20, 2013
Monday — 1:53 p.m.
Yes, I was wondering what happened to the trivia and puzzle page in Saturday's paper. I enjoyed it and hope you put it back in. Thank you.
Editor's note: We are s…
Speak Out – July 10, 2013
Tuesday — 7:11 p.m.
You know I don't believe all these countries that turn down Snowden exile. And the man didn't kill anybody. I know he did wrong. But it's time to forget and be more cari…
Speak Out – July 13, 2013
Wednesday – 10:39 a.m.
Yeah, this is Bobby. I was just looking in (another newspaper) today. It looks like the powers that be are determined to tell people what they can and can't do with their ow…
Speak Out: In case you missed it…
These Speak Out! posts might be a little mixed up… some are old, some are new…one thing is sure: they are entertaining. Enjoy!
Tuesday – 6:58 a.m.
Yes, I would like for actors and actr…
County should stay out of the leasing business
We don't doubt the good intentions of Santa Rosa County Commissioners when they chose to lease an Hwy 90-front building downtown in 2012 for $10 a year to the Santa Rosa County Arts and Culture Found…